2026 ANZCA Pain Medicine Advanced Trainee

3 weeks ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Epworth Full time
Overview

2026 ANZCA Pain Medicine Advanced Trainee (Second Year) – Geelong, WAURN PONDS. Pain Matrix Geelong in partnership with Epworth offers a leading multidisciplinary pain management service. Based at Epworth Hospital Waurn Ponds, the service provides Pain Medicine Trainees with diverse clinical exposure across private and public sectors, with access to cutting-edge resources and specialist teams. Our integrated service includes Pain Medicine Specialists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, and allied health clinicians working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive care.

We are inviting applications for a second-year Pain Medicine Trainee to join our dynamic team. This role offers advanced clinical training in a supportive multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to enhance skills in invasive procedures (including neuromodulation) and participate in innovative cognitive-behavioral programs. You will be involved in both inpatient and outpatient care at Pain Matrix Geelong, with significant interface to Epworth Hospital's resources and clinical network. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates progressing in the Pain Medicine Training Program through the Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA.

Responsibilities / Training, Support, and Lifestyle Benefits
  • Exposure to a broad range of acute and chronic pain presentations in diverse clinical settings;
  • Opportunity to develop advanced procedural skills including neuromodulation techniques and the procedures endorsement program;
  • Access to collaborative multidisciplinary teams including Psychiatry, Psychology, Physiotherapy, and allied health;
  • Supportive mentorship from experienced Pain Medicine Specialists;
  • Active involvement in quality assurance, teaching, and research activities supported by both Pain Matrix and Epworth Hospital;
  • Location in the Geelong region with lifestyle benefits and proximity to Melbourne.

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of Geelong and South West Victoria. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

This position is suited to candidates who:

  • Have successfully completed Year 1 Pain Training or equivalent experience;
  • Are enrolled in or eligible for enrollment in the Pain Medicine Training Program, Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists;
  • Have passed or are eligible to sit the Foundations of Pain Medicine Examination;
  • Have completed their primary specialty Fellowship or are in the final stages with eligibility for training credit for Pain Medicine;
  • Demonstrate strong clinical skills, commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, and excellence in patient-centred care.
Selection Criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by Australian medical standards;
  • Successful application or eligibility for the Pain Medicine Training Program, Faculty of Pain Medicine;
  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing medical education, research, and quality improvement;
  • Excellent communication and professional skills.
Additional Information
  • Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
  • The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
  • Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
  • Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and our people, keeping everyone safe and valuing empowering our people to thrive and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

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Position Description Inherent Requirements

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check. Epworth values inclusion and diversity and is committed to fairness and opportunity for all.

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider
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  • Hospitals and Health Care

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